Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap
belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
WARNING!
• Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure
of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
• Follow the child restraint manufacturer’ s directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
The seat belts in the rear passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR
retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the
retractor and then letting the webbing retract back into the retractor . If it is locked, the
ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. Refer
to the “Automatic Locking Mode” description in “Switchable Automatic Locking Retrac-
tors (ALR)” under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on ALR.
Please see the table below and the following sections for more information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’ s
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a for-
ward facing child restraint?
W eight limit of
the Child
Restraint
Always use the tether anchor when
using the seat belt to install a for-
ward facing child restraint, up to
the recommended weight limit of
the child restraint.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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